or do they just get redder? I have the opportunity to give a pet chicken to a family, and I was wondering if I should offer this one? I told them they could have an EE chick that just hatched, but they may be happier with one that is a little older. If it's comb has no chance of getting darker, I'd be happier with giving them this one as well. Edited to say that the orange is cantelope, and that the chicken is not shown actual size! Oh, and she's about three months old.
My splash boy had a dark comb when he was younger and now looks like this. His comb and wattles are way too red. I don't think your birds comb will darken. I'd give her to the family. She'll make a wonderful pet.
Yes, it is more likely to get redder, not darker. Sometimes a roo's dark comb gets redder temporarily, but that seems to be related to aggression or perhaps testosterone, and possibly sun exposure. You might notice on a given day that his comb is much redder than usual, but the next it will probably be back to normal.
Quote:does your silky like to get bathed and then blow dried? I was thinking about doing it to mine since she is white and loves to play in the mud and dirt.
Thanks everyone! I'll offer this chick to them. They homeschool, so she'll be the spoiledest little red- combed Silkie of 'em all!
I am interested in the bath question. My white rooster is a big fan off dirt baths and I'd like to clean him up. Have no idea how to bath him or dry him...do you really "brush" them?? Is there anyone who wants to explain it step by step or is that posted all ready somewhere else? Thanks a lot for any info
